Headline:
Coastal Flood Watch issued October 20 at 3:07PM AKDT until October 25 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Coastal Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 20, 2026 - 4:07pm
Expires:
October 21, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Significant coastal flooding possible. Water levels in
the 4 to 8 feet above the normal high tide range for Hooper Bay.
Water levels in the 2 to 6 foot above the normal high tide range
for the rest of the Yukon Delta.
* WHERE...Yukon Delta Coast.
* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Low lying property including homes, businesses, and
some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline
erosion may occur.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong south to southeast winds up to 65
mph possible. 8 feet at Hooper Bay is the current high end
forecast estimate with 6 feet being the current mean forecast
estimate. There remains considerable uncertainty in the exact
height of the highest water levels and we will continue to
update the forecast as confidence improves.
Instruction:
Travel may be difficult. Take the necessary actions to protect
flood- prone property.
Area Description:
Yukon Delta Coast
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov